From an evolutionary perspective, cuffing season—that time-honored tradition of finding someone with whom to couple up for the cold months—actually makes a lot of sense. Having a partner (and a warm body with which to cuddle) in the winter may have started as a means for people to share resources and better cope with food scarcity and tough weather conditions. “We’re motivated to draw closer to others during periods of time that would’ve been exposing us to harsher environmental conditions,” says research psychologist Sarah E. Hill, PhD, consultant for the dating app Cougar Life.
Even in a modern context, the colder months still pose unique challenges to well-being that make, well, cuffing up seem especially desirable. For just a couple examples, the dreary weather in most places puts plenty of outdoor activities off the table and limits your potential for mood-boosting exposure to sunlight, making it natural to look for other ways to get that serotonin hit—like a fresh relationship.
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